Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL vs Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL if
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is made for APS-C
Pick the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is manual focus only
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL | Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Viltrox
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/2.8
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
175 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
56.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
65 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.13 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
7
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
STM
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 9mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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